Edward J. Lukomski, who has led Pathways Inc. as president and CEO for 16 years, informed the board of directors recently that he will retire June 30.

Lukomski indicated he plans to relocate to Orchard Park, near Buffalo, to be closer to family.

Pathways, based in Corning, is a nonprofit human-service organization serving about 2,000 individuals and families in 15 New York counties.

“It has been an honor to work in such a progressive organization with an ever-growing footprint in western New York," Lukomski said in a news release.

Edward J. Lukomski(Photo: PROVIDED PHOTO)

Under Lukomski's leadership, the agency expanded residential options for children with severe emotional and behavioral difficulties, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; as well as support services for adults who have suffered a traumatic brain injury, among others.

"During Ed’s tenure as the president and executive director, the organization established tremendous financial stability, developed multiple new care centers across the multiple areas the agency serves, and extended the reach of the agency into several additional western New York counties," said Robert Locker, chairman of the Pathways board of directors.

Annual economic forum in Elmira

The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce, Southern Tier Economic Growth and Elmira Savings Bank will sponsor the 26th annual Economic Forum at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Holiday Inn Riverview, 760 E. Water St. in Elmira.

The forum will be moderated by Greater Southern Tier BOCES Superintendent Jim Frame.

Speakers will include Daniel Bower, president and CEO of Hunt Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors; Scott Beecher, president of Ward Diesel Filter Systems; Michael Greenfest, senior manager at Wayfair; and John Ullman, president of John G. Ullman & Associates.

Registration is required. A $30 admission fee includes a buffet breakfast.

Representatives from Cameron Manufacturing talk with students about their products during Manufacturing Day on Friday at the Greater Southern Tier BOCES Bush Campus in Horseheads. Jeff Murray / Staff Photo